Abdellatif Hammouchi

Articles

• Rabat: an "incident" with Abdellatif Hammouchi at the Mohammed V Mausoleum
  22 March 2024, by Said

  An incident occurred during the commemoration of the death of King Mohammed V in Rabat, which was attended by Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
  While he was on site, a man approached him to ask him to hire his son in the Police. Hammouchi then retorted: "No, he must pass the exam and if he succeeds, he will be welcome."
  The man then stated that he was a former participant in the Green March and had taken advantage of (…)

• Moroccan Police Grant Ramadan Aid to 2,800 Widows of Fallen Officers
  3 May 2019, by Bladi.net

  On the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, the DGSN will grant 2,800 widows of its officials an exceptional amount, in order to promote the social conditions and consolidate the ties with these families.
  This news is brought by a press release signed by the DGSN. We could read in particular the words of the Director General of National Security who has "decided to allocate an exceptional amount to some 2,800 widows of National Security officials, on the occasion of the (…)

• Moroccan Police Showcase Skills in Birthday Demonstration for Security Chief
  20 May 2019, by Said

  The Moroccan police have once again put on a show in front of the head of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), Abdellatif Hammouchi, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday.
  Several ministers were also present at the Kenitra police school, including Noureddine Boutayeb, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior, Mustapha Ramid as well as the Minister of Justice, Mohammed Aujjar.
  During the show, various corps were presented to the guests, as well as demonstrations (…)

• Moroccan Police Chief Lauded by France and Spain for High-Profile Arrests
  31 May 2019, by Bladi.net

  At the head of the DGSN and the DGST for several years, Abdellatif Hammouchi, with his teams, carries out often difficult missions to ensure the safety of all. This commitment has also allowed the head of the Moroccan security services to receive the recognition of foreign governments, particularly those of France and Spain.
  Two not insignificant arrests have allowed Hammouchi and his men to receive the congratulations of the French and Spanish governments once again. These include, (…)

• CIA Reportedly Offered Top Moroccan Intelligence Chief US Citizenship and Senior Role
  2 June 2019, by Kamal

  Reputed to be an upright and serious boss, Abdellatif Hammouchi has been able to give a new face to the Moroccan police. The CIA would have offered him American nationality and a senior position of responsibility, but Hammouchi chose to remain loyal to his country.
  Appointed in 2005 by King Mohammed VI to head the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Hammouchi has upset all traditional concepts within the department. He has added a personal and original touch to this (…)

• Moroccan Border Chief Suspended for Assaulting Migrant at Ceuta Crossing
  4 June 2019, by Kamal

  The Director General of National Security, Abdellatif Hammouchi, has decided to suspend a senior official at the Bab Sebta border post for verbal and physical assaults against an illegal migrant trying to cross the border.
  This is a temporary suspension imposed on the head of the urban corps at the Bab Sebta border post, with an obligation to appear before the disciplinary council to answer the professional misconduct charges against him.
  According to a statement from the DGSN, an (…)

• Moroccan Police Praised: French Tourist’s Stolen Phone Recovered in 24 Hours
  24 June 2019, by Kamal

  A French national born in Morocco has sent a letter of thanks to the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) and its director, Abdellatif Hammouchi. He expresses his admiration and gratitude.
  In this correspondence, the French national took the time to praise the efforts made by the Tourist Police, in particular, who were able to return his mobile phone to him in record time.
  On the eve of his departure from Morocco, the Frenchman had his smartphone stolen by a pickpocket in (…)

• Moroccan Police Chief Grants Wish of Child Cancer Patient with Special Tour
  30 June 2019, by Kamal

  The child was welcomed within the premises of the Prefecture by the executives and employees, who accompanied him on a tour of the various services, in particular the Call Center, the Mobile Unit, as well as other departments of the Prefectural Service.
  According to the statement from the security services, the visit to the Prefecture followed the request of an association, "Rêves d’oiseaux", which accompanies children with cancer, and which was responsible for conveying the desire of (…)

• Moroccan Police Chief Suspends Officer After Fatal Shooting of Two Civilians
  9 July 2019, by Kamal

  According to a press release from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), Abdellatif Hammouchi has decided to suspend the inspector who killed two young people from his duties, before referring him to justice.
  Last Sunday, July 7, the police inspector in question had arrested four individuals in an advanced state of intoxication. The fierce resistance of the latter forced the officer to use his service weapon, killing a 35-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman.
  Having acted (…)

• Moroccan Expat in Paris Pleads for Royal Intervention in Property Dispute
  19 August 2019, by Kamal

  Residing in Paris, the woman deplores the dilettantism of the Moroccan security services, which, despite the court’s decision, have still not proceeded to execute the eviction order.
  In a statement to the Febrayer website, she explains: "We love our homeland and our King, and we would like to be able to return to the country. But the feeling of being marginalized and abandoned forces us to return to France."
  She says she is a victim of expropriation by her own brother. He has taken over (…)